Magic by Jaime at Children’s Museum | Thursday, October 19 and Saturday, October 21 – Prepare to be amazed as the award-winning magician Jamie Salinas performs magic tricks at the Children’s Museum. Included with general admission to the museum. 6:30pm on Thursday and 2pm on Saturday.

Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo | Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22 – Zoo Boo is back. Bring your little pumpkins to the Zoo for photos in the pumpkin patch, trick-or-treating, costume parades and more. Included with general admission. 9am to 1pm on Friday and 9am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Parachute Playtime at CityCentre | Friday, October 20 | FREE – Young children and toddlers are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the 20-foot rainbow parachute at CityCentre. 10am to noon.

Goosebumps Movie Screening at Memorial City | Friday, October 20 | FREE –Memorial City hosts a free family fright night movie series for the month of October. Bring the kiddos to watch Goosebumps on the Square. 7pm.

Pumpkin Patch at Nature Discovery Center | Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 | FREE – The Russ Pitman Park at the Nature Discovery Center transforms into a pumpkin patch wonderland where you can pick a pumpkin and snap adorable photos with the whole family. Other activities include a horse-drawn wagon ride, vendors, big attractions, plenty of festival games, and food trucks. 11am to 4pm both days.

The Search for Lafitte’s Gold in La Porte | Saturday, October 21 | FREE – Scour the streets of La Porte for gold while enjoying live music, street entertainment, a pirate-themed costume contest, and food vendors during The Search for Lafitte’s Gold street festival at Five Points Plaza. 4pm to 9pm.